"pugilant" meaning in English

See pugilant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more pugilant [comparative], most pugilant [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} pugilant (comparative more pugilant, superlative most pugilant)
  1. Aggressive; inclined to fight or dispute. Related terms: pugilism, pugilist
    Sense id: en-pugilant-en-adj-gbgQyEpo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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